MECHLENBURG, N.Y. (UPI) -- A New York state man who admits he has made "gallons of bad wine" says he is hoping to change that as the winner of a week with professionals.

Donald Schlafer of Mecklenburg, winner of the "Winemaker for a Week" contest organized by the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance and Greek Peak Resort, said he is hoping the pros can help him create a better product than the gallons of bad wine he has created in the past, The Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle reported Monday.

"I think I know what I'm supposed to do, I just can't figure out how to do it," Schlafer said.

Schlafer's taped entry in the contest was chosen by all three sponsors.

"He seemed so sincere," said Cathy Millspaugh, executive director of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. He's very personable and you could tell he's someone who wants to learn.